Roasted Butternut Squash with Brown Sugar
A simple and sweet side dish of roasted butternut squash with caramelized edges, perfect for fall meals and holidays.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Total Time: 45 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium butternut squash (about 2 pounds)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Peel, seed, and cut the butternut squash into 1-inch cubes.
- In a large bowl, toss the squash cubes with olive oil, brown sugar, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Spread the squash in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes, or until tender and caramelized, flipping halfway through.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the brown sugar mixture.
- Ensure the squash is in a single layer for even roasting and caramelization.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg